Take Out

This take-out site on Walnut Creek in Des Moines provides access to a significant whitewater paddling section. Walnut Creek is a large river system with a stream order of 6, draining 27,730 square miles across Iowa. The creek maintains an average flow of 116 cubic feet per second with a moderate gradient of approximately 4 feet per mile, creating dynamic water conditions suitable for paddlers seeking moving water experience. The elevation drop of 355 feet over the creek's 89-mile length indicates consistent flow characteristics throughout the system.

As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for paddlers completing upstream sections of Walnut Creek. The average velocity of 1.84 feet per second combined with the creek's 4 foot per mile gradient suggests active current conditions that require paddling competence. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a river environment with meaningful current and the typical features of a large waterway drainage system.

Walnut Creek's designation as a Stream Order 6 river indicates it is a substantial waterway within Iowa's hydrological network, situated at an elevation of approximately 551 meters at this access point. Boaters should check current flow conditions before paddling, as water levels can vary seasonally. The Des Moines location provides access to a major paddling corridor within the greater Des Moines metropolitan area.